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My thoughts on the midfield were picking 3rd string mids from teams…guys that won’t get tagged but can still go big. For example, taggers against the Crows will go to Dangerfield, Sloane, maybe even Thompson. Freo – Fyfe and Barlow will get them.

Dont mind it at all
Fwd line like the inclusion of Kelly and Martin the rest are givens
Rucks i think this is a common play however only problem is R11 byes for both Leuy and Kruez
Mids first 5 absolute guns however it leaves u with quite a few untried players but saying that with the talent around and pre season we will have a better idea what juniors are going to make it
Def like u r first 3 not completely sure about whitex and J.K however if they are fully fit and playing will be a sure name in most teams.

docherty pick is different, i like it, i’ll be watching him myself.
mids are solid but im not sure on steven being in there, tough ask to post a nice average playing in that saints team haha i’d think about a switch for him.
rucks are standard and the fwd line is good. not a bad side

I think with Betts, Garlett and Waite all gone from Carlton’s forward line, Walker and Yarren might have to play down there, leaving Docherty and Simpson to work the half-backs.
Steven is still up in the ari, especially with Coniglio at the same price

docherty pick is different, i like it, i’ll be watching him myself.
mids are solid but im not sure on steven being in there, tough ask to post a nice average playing in that saints team haha i’d think about a switch for him.
rucks are standard and the fwd line is good. not a bad side

everyone is starting luenberger and kreuzer on there field along with too cheap ruckmen. ive got mummy and luenberger, then kreuzer and grifen on my bench. im worried that one of luenberger or kreuzer wont be fit, so i have strong backup. is anyone else doing this?

Rookies are a bit early to tell, but consider swapping out N. Brown as more promising rookie DEF options come into play. His DT history is unflattering at best.

Both Ibbo and Waters in the same team is very risky; I’m leaning towards Waters as Ibbo has had only 2 seasons averaging over 70, and one of them was only slightly above that average. Injury issues and a slightly hampered preseason may hinder too. However, bear in mind that with Johnson hindered by injury issues currently, perhaps Ibbotson may be given a fantasy-friendly role as a “general” of Freo’s backline.

I personally like the midfield, although it’d be interesting to know why Newton is in. I’d personally downgrade Van Berlo (unless his role is revealed to be fantasy-friendly) to a rookie and upgrade Kreuzer to an established ruck in RDT.

It’s interesting that you have both Kelly and Adams in the forward line – if both can break established premo territory, you have two bargains but I doubt both will end up as top 6 FWD scorers for 2015. I would personally try to fit another Deledio/Buddy/Goddard type in place of one of them, purely for scoring security (especially important in RDT with limited trades).

Not a bad team personally, although needless to say I may differ from others’ views.

Thanks guys. Yeah Brown is there atm cos the rookie backmen are a little thin. Will look to bring in a youngster when they reveal themselves in Nab.
Banking on Ibbo going back to that general down back and raising his average considerably, and hopefully Waters can do the same whilst not getting injured. But again will be watching Nab closely.
Newton’s taken time to develop and was starved of oppurtunities the last couple of years cos of Port midfield strength. But now heading into his 5th year in the system with more opportunities at Melbourne, I reckon he can do a Dom Tyson.
Yeah unsure on Van Berlo, will wait to see his role in the Nab. But I like the look of Caleb Daniel as a downgrade.
Also like the look of Kreuzer, but will watch him in Nab.
Kelly showed some real promise last year so I reckon he could take his game to a new level (think Wingard’s 2nd year but with more midfield time). Not sure on Adams, will wait and see but could am thinking of taking your advice samdiatmh.
Cheers fellas.

Walters – underpriced due to injury, but is he capable of the bigger scores? Looks pretty solid for a reasonable 80odd average, but is that enough for you?

TAdams – Think Greenwood replaces Beams, and then C’wood also bought in Crisp, still questionable JS imo – would be a good scorer, but is he best 22? (particularly with Bucks liking his smaller mids [Bennedy, JThomas])

Kelly – there’s a writeup already on him right? Think he’s a DT star, but those last few games had me discarding him (too expensive) and think he’ll lose mid time with the acquisition of Griff

Lycett – should score well with BigCox out of the way now, could be a good option with DPP though, so what format (RDT with Krooz and Leuey as R1 and R2?)

Ranking:
Lycett (RDT)
Walters
Kelly
Lycett (AF)
Adams

I’d also throw Belly in there too, should score pretty well if he’s the leading ruckman, and is cheap enough to premo some other borderline options (as well as providing that DPP link)

Cheers samdiatmh. I think Walters can hit 85-90 and he even spent the time off while injured building his muscle. He will play on the wing and half-forward in stints I’d imagine in an outside role complementing Hill and Pearce.

You’re right on Adams and Kelly, too many questions on their best 18 creds.

Lycett is tempting but I don’t quite have the cash. Will watch if Simpson doesn’t implement a 3 ruck strategy.

1) Lycett (particularly RDT). Underpriced because of West Coast 3 ruck experiment in 2014; should score well in tandem with NicNat as they’re complementary players. No JS issues. Note that if for some bizarre reason Simmo persists with the entirely unsuccessful 3 ruck experiment, avoid him like the plague.

2) Taylor Adams. Priced at 71, his NVA (non-vested average using Rainman’s vernacular) for 2014 is 81.3. JS could be an issue, although I think there are better options for the green (and red) vest at the Pies. Knock on his disposal, but had his best game for the Pies in round 19 last year before a finger injury saw him miss the rest of the season. He’s in full training now as far as I know.

3) Josh Kelly. Priced at 69.7, NVA of 81.4. I have concerns over his likelihood to cop the vest – can see him in green a few times as things stand, remembering it’s only his 2nd year at this level – and potential for increased mid time given the plethora of quality midfielders at GWS.

4) Michael Walters. Priced at 70.8, take out his injury-affected 33 and this rises to 78.4. No issue with JS, but I have concerns over his durability and to be honest I can’t see him getting more mid time as he’s too important to Freo as a small forward; hence, seems unlikely to increase his average significantly. Why do you think he’ll see increased mid time?

Shaw to Seedsman/Ibbotson etc.. T Mitchell to Kelly/Adams etc.. Use that money plus your leftover money to upgrade Scharenberg to player that will probs be fit for round 1, and upgrade Gray/crouch to good 600k player if you can

The only improvement I can think of is maybe getting rid of Joel Selwood or Toby Greene and replacing them for someone in the 500k-530 price range. That will give you some cap space to upgrade your backline and midfield benches because I don’t see Dick or Krakouer playing too many games and you won’t be able to make money off them.

Like it, Marcus. A bit of uncertainty around guys returning from injury like Van Berlo (with a new coach) and Rich but everyone is going with them at this stage and your uniques should still be able to deliver solid points.

First time i’ve seen 2 premo rucks from memory, won’t have to worry about kreuzer/leuy going down injured haha. i like the defence actually, as long as you get a D6 rookie in there that plays that will look good. I would say the biggest room for improvement is mids, an upgrade is needed in there imo, maybe on kelly

yeah that D6 was just there as i am not 100% sure. i am surprised so many people are going kruezer/luey to be honest. both have a good track record of breaking down and i think with Martin stepping up at Brisbane last year Luey has fallen back to #2

like the team before you, you have strong rucks which is different to most people. all round really solid team I think, gaz, pendles and fyfe cant go wrong there, not convinced by the attack dog griffen at all but thats just my opinion. Swallow should be 100+ ave this season so nice pick there

Solid start but do think having freeman would be a good option on field as no guarantee to play or accumulate points. Also don’t think griffo will impress. Maybe downgrade griffo and upgrade freeman?? Having hogan, clark and membrey on field is very risky so try to uprgrade 1 to a adams or kelly or if have cash a premo. I think bellchambers on the bench is a waste so u could use him upfront and downgrade Clark.
Aside from those points your team is very good but may be too safe with the chosen players?? They are all highly selected on other teams. A POD is key to have in all teams

Hey guys, just thinking about how everyone talking about Kreuzer and Luenberger being locks. I agree with that but wouldn’t Bellchambers also be in their category as he is around the same price and is available as a fwd?

Belly hasn’t quite performed as well in the past, which is why some are overlooking him (only once over 80, whereas Leuey has broken it twice [with a 92 one year] and Kreuzer has broken it once [but 2-3 high 70s])
and is he #1 ruck, or is it Giles?

As for me, he’s nestled in my fwds at F5, particularly when I’m going the option of NOT having Ryder in there

What does everybody reckon of my first draft of the season? Not sure on Ibbotson and the rookie defenders, but I’m sure time and the Nab will reveal more. Also not sure on the 5 forward rookies, but they allow me to have Naitanui instead of Kreuzer, and Pendlebury and Fyfe.
Pendlebury/Fyfe vs Ablett/Watson? I reckon the former just shades the latter, but interested in what everybody thinks!
Appreciate any feedback. Cheers!

IMO there’s a greater depth of rooks in the forwards than backs, so I’d look to upgrade the defender Kelly to a premium. To get the money I’d downgrade Adams or Kelly (I’d drop Adams) to a Hogan/Clark/Petracca. You could even go Ryder down to Bellchambers for more money, cos I don’t see Ryder improving on his average much playing 2nd to Lobbe, whereas Bellchambers will most likely make you money.
I like the Wines pick, but probably more of a supercoacher than fantasy. Also, in my opinion if you have the money, I’d look at upgrading/swapping Yeo or Ibbotson to Seedsman or a premium.